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AverageZ v2.0
Copyright 1989-1990 Average Software
Another Average Utility
From:
Average Software
"The Epitome Of Mediocrity" tm
Ken Rieck and Dave Masters
Call the Average Software Support Board
Data Trax
Oceanside, California
(619) 433-8564
Up to 38400 USR HST 1441
This is going to be short because I hate reading documentation too.
DESCRIPTION
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AverageZ was initially written over a period of one week using Turbo Pascal
5.5 while trying to teach ourselves pascal. It started when it was
realized that the LOG file that DSZ can create and maintain has a lot of
useful information, but in it's natural form the information isn't easy to
grasp as a whole. AverageZ will read the LOG file and compile the all the
lines into one, useful screen of information. The screen is divided into
ZModem transfers on the left, and all other protocols (like YModem,
YModem-G, XModem, etc.) on the right side. Version 1.1 will be the last
release of AverageZ. Due to the limitations of DSZ's logging capabilities,
there are only two things that you can tell from looking at the log file;
whether it was a ZModem transfer or a XModem/YModem transfer. We will
continue to support AverageZ through the Average Software Support Board
which is listed at the end of this document.
USEAGE
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Running AverageZ is easy, you simply invoke it by typing:
AverageZ [logfilename.ext] [/O<reportfilename.ext>]
on the command line, [logfilename.ext] is optional. If you have the DSZLOG
environment variable set, AverageZ will read it and process the file that
it points to. If you have this variable set, but want to process a
different LOG file, putting it on the command line will override the
environment setting. Averagez now has the capability to optionally write
its report to disk. If you want your compiled DSZ log statistics written
to a file, add /O<filename> to your command line. <Filename> can be any
valid DOS file name including path (if desired), and must be included if
you specify '/O' on the command line.
There are only two errors that AverageZ looks for in your log file: if the
file doesn't exist or if the file is in the wrong format. If it is in the
wrong format, AverageZ abort with a message telling you the line number(s)
(in the LOG file) where the error(s) occurred and you can then edit the LOG
to remove or correct the erroneous line(s). Below is a sample of what a
proper DSZ LOG file line looks like:
Z 166947 19200 bps 1084 cps 0 errors 0 128 world27.zip 0
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └ S/N
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ └ Filespec
│ │ │ │ │ │ └ Block Size
│ │ │ │ │ └ Flow Control
│ │ │ │ └ Error Count
│ │ │ └ Characters Per Second
│ │ └ Comm Port Speed
│ └ File Size
└ Protocol Used
There's no need to go into depth about all the different items on each
line, if you want more information about it, consult the DSZ
documentation.
AverageZ can now handle entries made by another program called LOGDATE.
LOGDATE is normally run immediately prior to calling DSZ for a file
transfer, and will put a time/date stamp in your DSZ log file. LOGDATE is
not included in the AverageZ package, and if you're interested in obtaining
the program, you should be able to download it from a local BBS.
AverageZ will trap up to nine incorrectly formatted lines in your log
file. If your LOG has bad lines in it, simply use a straight ASCII
editor (like QEDIT) to fix the problem.
If you haven't set the DSZLOG variable in your environment, you should
add:
SET DSZLOG=<filespec>
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Once you do this, DSZ will maintain a log of
all your transfers. Again, if you want more information about the DSZLOG=
environment variable, consult the DSZ documentation.
If you like the program, then tell your friends about it and upload it to
your favorite BBS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
----------------
Omen Technologies - Without them, this program wouldn't have a reason to
exist.
Chris Mueller - For the tip that led to the LOGDATE entry handling.
Chris Conrad - Requested redirection capability.
You - For downloading and trying this program.
DISCLAIMER
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AverageZ is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind
expressed or implied. In no event will Average Software be liable to you
for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability
to use the program, even if Average Software has been advised of the
possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
BUG REPORTS
-----------
If you find any bugs, we'd appreciate a call to the Average Software
Support Board - Data Trax (619) 433-8564. Data Trax features near-instant
verification and security upgrade using the PCBVerify callback door, so
you call once, get callback verified, and then your access is upgraded
instantly. If you'd rather not call, then you can send a postcard to:
Average Software
1837 S. Myers St. #7
Oceanside, CA 92054